Services to Not-for-Profits

A strong and resilient nonprofit sector is essential to the work of the Altman Foundation and to our colleague funders, both private and public. We are only as good as our grantees. In this overarching program area, the Foundation provides support to achieve the results aligned with the objectives outlined below. Please note that the "Results Sought" reflect the specific outcomes of interest to us.

2026

Objective 1

The Foundation provides support to achieve the following:

Results Sought:

  1. Significantly enhance the ability of key umbrella organizations to help their member or constituent agencies address critical community issues in the Foundation's areas of interest
  2. Measurably improve organizational effectiveness or program quality of community-based or other organizations working in the Foundation's areas of interest
Grants 2026

Advocates for Children of New York, Inc.
$100,000 (over two years)
To provide direct assistance, information, and training to students, families, and professionals so all students get the support and services they need to succeed in school

Citizens Committee for New York City, Inc.
$75,000
To support data-driven advocacy for policies, programs, and funding that advance child and family well-being

The Institute for College Access and Success
$85,000
To increase postsecondary affordability, accessibility, accountability, and success for New Yorkers

The New York Community Trust
$150,000
For the New York Child Care Affordability Fund, a pooled fund that seeks to coordinate and strengthen philanthropic support for advocacy for universal child care in New York State

Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc. (dba INCLUDEnyc)
$100,000 (over two years)
To support efforts to bring free, comprehensive supports to young people with disabilities and their families, with a particular focus on traditionally underserved communities

Tech NYC Foundation
$150,000 (over two years)
To support Decoded Future’s work with NYC nonprofits to advance their use of AI

United Neighborhood Houses of New York, Inc.
$90,000 (over two years)
To advance the goal of universal childcare in NYC